ON ARCHITECTURE 2017
#Workshop 9-11 December 2017

Workshop “From Imagination to Architectural Form” AutoDesk Maya modeling tools, animation as an engine for generating higher complex geometry, as well as visual representation. 
Tutor: MA, MSc Nora Lefa, Visual Artist and Architect

“From Imagination to architectural form”

The main aspiration of this workshop is each participant to develop a critical argument based on individual research that will transcribe imagination into a new geometry – an Architectural project.

Workshop will be held 9-11 December 2017 (3 full days 10.30am-1pm morning session and 2-5pm afternoon session) at University of Belgrade, Faculty Of Architecture, Bulevar Kralja Aleksandra 73, 2nd floor, Belgrade, Serbia.

Software & Skills requirements:

Participants should bring their own laptop and to install Maya software, preferably prior to the commencement of the Workshop.
Please follow the link: http://usa.autodesk.com/maya/trial/

Course Techniques:
The workshop will incorporate Autodesk Maya modeling tools, animation as an engine for generating higher complex geometry, as well as visual representation.

Workshop Structure & Tutor:
Tutorials + Lectures + Production and Techniques (AutoDesk MAYA)

MA, MSc Nora Lefa Visual Artist and Architect. Masters Degree (MA), Arts et Technologie de l’Image Virtuelle (Université Paris 8 and Athens School of Fine Arts). Masters Degree (MSc), National Technical University of Athens. Degree in Architecture (University of Patras, Greece). PhD candidate, University of Sarajevo. She has worked for and with many renowned architects in Greece (most notably Manos Perrakis). She is currently running her own office of architecture, working on various visual art projects and doing research in new media and their perception by the public. She currently does research on new architectural forms. Her artistic and research projects have been presented in venues in Athens, Mykonos, London, Paris, Belgrade and Sarajevo; she has presented papers in several conferences and exhibitions.

Calendar & Timetable:

9-11 December 2017 (3 days from Saturday through Monday)

10:30-13:00 | Software Tutorials (AutoDesk MAYA, etc.);
13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break;
14:00 – 17:00 |Personal tutoring and advise.

Detailed Schedule:
Saturday 9 December 2017
Introduction + Presentation + Software preparation (10:30am) -Digital Lecture by Nora Lefa   -Room installation, Software Installation/preparation, Logistics, Schedules, -Software Introduction: OVERALL Interface, POLYGONS

Sunday 10 December 2017
Introduction Modeling Techniques: POLYGONS Techniques: Surfaces, Materials, special effects, DEFORMERS, nDynamics etc.

Monday 11 December 2017
Introduction Modeling Techniques: POLYGONS Techniques: Surfaces, Materials, special effects, DEFORMERS, animations Bland shape  etc. FINAL OVERALL PRESENTATION Review – EXHIBITION

Workshop Registration includes:
– unlimited and free access on all Workshop days (3 full days, morning and afternoon session),
– coffee breaks on all Workshop days
– Workshop Participation Certificate
– Free Registration for KeynoteTalks – Case Netherlands [15 September]

The deadline for registration is 15 November 2017. The workshop has 14 places available and will be activated with a minimum number of 6 participants.

STRAND offers the following conditions for participation (each fee is valid for one person):

After 15  September 2017, STANDARD fees apply:

STANDARD fees – EDUCATIONAL* : EUR 50

STANDARD fees – PROFESSIONAL : EUR 80

*students, PhD students and researchers under 30 years of age, Proof of student status will be required, e.g. scanned copy of institutional letter confirming student status, sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For Sign Up & Registration please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

See Payment Instructions.

Registration and payment on site not feasible.

Organized by:

This workshop is organized by STRAND